Sectional radiator.



No. 883,808. PATENTED APR. -7, 1908. J. M. W. KITCHEN.

SEOTIONAL RADIATOR.. APPLICATION FILED JAN;"15, 1907.

' TED-STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JOSEPH o'sEs WARD KITCHEN,

or EAST ormuen, NEW JERSEY.

's'Ec'rIoNAL nnnm'iion.

. No; mats;

Specification oi LetteraPatenti Patented April 7, 1908.

I Application filed January 15, 1907. Serial 1%.:352344.

To all whom it may concern: 7 I

Be it known that I, Josnrn MOSES WARD useful Im rovements in SectionalRadiators, of which t e following is a specification.

The object of my invention is to provide for conveniently varying theamount of radiating surface brought into action in radlators; and tosecure compactnessin form in such a radiator, convenience inmanipulation, and

effectiveness and convenience 1n assembling the severalparts inmanufacturing. This.

radiator allows for the continuous maintenance of steam pressure in the.system. with which the radiator is connected, and yet ro-.

I vides for an immediate, positive intro uc- 'tion of desired amounts ofsteam to each part of the radiators sections.

- The form of. invention herein claimed is of s ecial value'for theassembling of thelatera ly compressed.radiatorcoils now in'almostgeneraluse; 25

In the drawingswhich show two'form's of my invention :Figure 1, is aview in elevation showing parts broken away of a sectional radiatorembodying my invention. Fig. 2, is a view in elevation ofa form ofradiator which indicates how a part of the coils of an old radiator maybe used in constructing a radiator embodying my invention. Fig. 3, is asectional view of the upper part of one of the central coils of onesection of my sectionalradiator. Fig. 4, is a sectional view of thelower part of the coil shown in Fig. 3.

R represents mysectiona'l radiator. Each section comprises ahorizontally disposed,

. base-member H having means N'for connecmade at'the centeroft tion withother sections; such means being exemplified by screw-nipples.

e upper surface of the base-member H, which is chambered to containsteam for connection with a vertically disposed central loop or coil Rthe base-member and coil being joined with a screW-ni 'ple N, or othercoupling, containthe top of the coil R is a compression screw V which isconnected through its stenrwith a hand wheel V, located above the coll RProvision is catch-cup V the upper concavity. C of leaking past thevalve-stem V C is a wrench rim.

made :by expan ing a leaden ring into the ipacebetween the retainingflanges F and thus furnishing an accurately fitting seat for the valvelug or head V. ples N 2 allow or the lateral addition of. as many coilsas may be desired on both sides of the central coil lit-all of which arecon.- trolled by thesinglespecial valve mechanism shown at thebottom ofthe central coil R This form of structure provides for the presence ofas-many sections in the radiator as may be desired, and for any amountof radiatm surface in any of the sections. Preferab y, the length of thehorizontally disposed chambered base-member H is of the bled coils inone section. In assembling the coils are first screwed together; thenthese joined coils, are attached to the base-member H by means ofthe'screw-nipple N and finally, the completed sections are screwed toether, formin the entire radiator R.

Tt willbe note that the lower parts of the vertically disposed coils Rand R and their connecting screw-nipples N form for each section ahorizontally disposed secondary or upper steam main lyin at a planeabove tudinal axis parallel to v its base-member.

my invention."

ere shown may be brought into action, or

the-whole ra'diator."

opening one or more of the valves ,"s team may vertically disposedsections. f

air valves A properly locatedto automatically permit the escape of airaccumulated. m.

same'horizontal extent as that of the. asse1n- This secondary main is anessential feature ,be allowed-to enter the lower base-sections" alone,orto. also enterone-or more of 'ithe Asteam paclring V in the stuffingbox C is- I forced into intimate contact with the valve stem V by thecombined gland-nut and which-retains any small amount of water Thescrew-nip leN has a valve seat V I Screw-nipsectional radiator, thevertically disposed that of the base-member at having its longi- .95 aIt will be'observed from a study (if theip'e i sitionof the severalvalves that an .desired portion of the radiating surfaceoft 0 devicethat steamgmay'be" shutoff entirely from I If the valve V closed, steamis shutofi y from the entire radiator; or byclosing or' It is understoodin all cases that'there am i the several sections. In some cases an airvalve wouldbeponnected with each section, while in other as A in Fig. 2,one air valve will provide for the escape of air from all the sections.

R in Figs. 1 and 2 are feet for maintaining the radiator'in a verticalposition. The radiator part and the feet may be cast integral; or feetmay be bolted to the base-member H.

R is means for maintaining-the interiorly located coils in verticalalinement.

I draw attention to the fact that this form of invention provides forexceptional facility in the effective and economical assembling of theseveral parts of the radiator into a very compact form throughscrew-nipple connections; the combined structure occupying small spaceand roviding for the convenient manipulation o the device in varying theradiating area to meet the needs consequent upon atmos heric changes.

hat I 0 aim as new is:

1. In aradiator section, the combination of (1) a horizontally disposedchambered basea member forming a steam conduit, said basemembercomprising means at both'of its ends ada ted for connection andcommunication Witli other horizontally disposed base-members andhavingmeans'intermediate between said ends for connection and communicationwith a superimposed part, (2) saidsuperimposed part, sald superimposedpart comprising a plurality of vertically disposed coils or loops, (3)means for connecting and disconnecting and for furnishing communicationbetween said vertically disposed coils or loops near the lower ends ofsaid coilsor "loops, and (4) a single connection furnishingcommunication between said coils or loops and said intermediateconnecting means in said base memben 2. Ina radiator section, thecombination of (1) a horizontally disposed chambered base-member forminga steamconduit, said base-member comprising means at'both its ends forconnection with and communicating with other horizontally disposedbase-members and having means intermediate between said ends forconnecting and communicating with a lurality of, connected superimposed,vertica y disposed radiating coils or loops,

(2) said plurality of vertically disposed coils 3. In a sectionalradiator, the combination of (1) horizontally disposed steam conveyingbase members, said base members being axially on the same plane andconnected and communicating so as to form a continuous steam conduit tosections of superimposed vertically disposed section-groups ofradiating. coils or loops connecting with said basemembers, (2) saidsection-groups of superlmposed vertically disposed coils or loops, (3)means for controlling the admission of steam from said base-members toeach of the section-groups connected therewith, said last named meansbeing actuated by hand manipulation from a level at or above the top ofsaid radiator, and (4) a valve for the combined control of the admissionof steam to all of said base-members and said sections, the length ofeach of said base-members corresponding substantially, in horizontallength with the horizontal extent of each of said 'section-grou s of thesaid radiating vertically, disposed cois or loops when such coils orloops are connected or assembled into sections.

4. In a sectional radiator, the combination of (1) a horizontallydisposed steam conduit or base-member, said member having means at bothends for connecting and communicating with other base-members and havingbetween its ends and on its superior surface means for connection andcommunication with a vertically rising radiating section, (2) a group ofvertically disposed coils comprising means near their lower ends forconnec tion and communication between said lower ends of said coils andforming a horizontally disposed part for the travel of steam, but lyingin a plane above the plane occupied by said base-member, (3) means forcommunication and connection between said basemember and said group ofcoils at a point between the ends of'the said named base-mem ber, (4) avalve in said meansfor connecting and comn'iunicat-ing for controllingthe entrance of steam from said named base-member to said verticallyrising group of radiating coils or loops, (5) means at a high level ofsaid radiator for controlling said valve, and (6) means for controllingthe entrance of steam to said base-mcmber.

5. In a secti nal radiator, the combination of (l) a lmrizontallydisposed steam conduit or base-membcr, said. member having means at bothends for connection. and communication with other base-members andhaving intermediate between its ends and on its up per surface means forconnection and communication with a vertically rising radiating section,(2) a group of coils comprising-a hori' zontally disposed steam conduitlying in a plane above the plane occupied by the first named conduit orbase-member, said co ls rising vertically above said horizontallydisposed conduit, (3) means for connection and 5 or loo comnnmicationbetween the said two named conduits at an intermediary point between theends of the two said conduits, (a) a valve In said means for connectionand communica- 5..t1on for controllingthe entrance of steam from saldnamed base me'mber to said. roup of vertically risin radiating coils-ors, (5) means at a big level of said radiator or controlling said valve,and (6) means for con- 10 trolling the entrance of steam to saidbasemember, said arts of said radiator sing constructed to he assembledby screw-nipple connections, said base-member and said secondary conduitwith its vertically risingcoils being of-substantially the same horizontextentto allow for the close-approximation of a plnralit of the sectionsof said radiator in sssemb 'ng to ether. the said -nfamed parts and inassemb the sections 0 said named radiator. A ii. In a radiator section,the combination of (1') a' horizontally disposed 1 chm-betas base-memberforming asteam cond1iit,-.said conduit having connection and means of 5communication at both ends and at a location intermediate between saidends, (2) a plurality of groups of upright circulating coils or loops,(3) means forconnect' said coils or loops andfor their communications-t39 one horizontal plane near the lower ends of said coils but in a planeat a highs? level than that of the said base-member, said. coils andloops having; no inter communication at a level above the said firstna'med plane, (d) a le connection and means of communica- .tion etweenanintelimediate'on'e of the said coils and loops and theiinterior of'thechambored base member," said last named single connection and means 1 ofcommunication to comprising a. valve'for' controllingthe admission ofsteam to eachnf said gronos of coils or loops, and (5) means-st the topoisaid intermediate coil or connected with said valve fol-operating saivalve. 7. In a sectional radiator, the combinati n of (1 a. lurality ofcomplete and separately valved sections, each section coniprising, "ahorizontally. disposed base-member. fornnng' asteam conduit, avertically dls-j- 5o osed part'conigiri'sing a plurality of circasiting. coils or oops joined near the lower ends of said coils by meansfor steam inter. communication for forming thereat and 'in' H connectionwith the lower ends of said coils asecondary horizontally disposed andsuper imposed steam conduit, and a valved means for connecting a centralpoint of the lower end of said vertically disposed part with a centralpoint of said base-member, (,2) means for so connecting the base-membersand for thencommunication with eachother for forming a horizontallydisposed steam conduit having the same' axis, said means of connectionand omimunication, said'base-members, and

tween saidbase-member and said section,

trolling the. passage of steam therethrough, '(4) means for exercisingsaid control, said eans being carried upwardly through and out at thetop of said section, (5) teens preventing the escape of steam. at

nd. {(5) -'means for catchingand h water of condensation from steam tnatma I have leaked through the of 5.: tion.

9. in a sectional radiates, tionof (l) exterior coils havi t a verticalposition of said (2} one .o r more sections horizontally l A conduit,and L prising second I conduit Linc said lissemember, ass and said ba esmesa: being joined by valved connecti a oint in the length base-member,(3) said valved oonnco tion, each group of said coils compiisingverticall disposed coils none said second V horizon ally do d hi herlevel steam consaid couphaving inteiiorly a valve for controlling to oate-lain through from a level nighly located above said valve said hlevel, coupling a closure of said valve through lateral pressure-centrifugally-. exercised at the seat in said coupling.

comprising a horizontal base-member and vertical coils, the ooils'beingconnected together near the lower ends of coils, and in connectionwith their lower ends, forming bese inember, one of the coils beingconnected he hese member, an the hass-memof, adjacent sections oconnected fi-lfiher parts, being constructed to allow fora has, all orsaid con to said coupling comprising means for 0011-.

any norizontally tfisposed steam conduit,-

said'-'-coogapli'ns, valve controlled "11. A. sectional radiator, eachsection a secondary superimposed member over tl'iea base meinber, (2)a-snpeirimposed radiator coil, and (31a. coupling gainingcommunicativelysaid base-member sndradiatlng. co1l,-

throi h downward eom'oires ion exerted at 1 said va ve sea-t compris' &

able and attachable and such as .to establish communication between theparts connected,

substantially as disclosed.

pansible metallic ring an means for main taining said ring in positionafter itsexpansion, said combination havin for its purpose the accurateadjustment of t e closure parts of said valve after the assembling ofthe secondand third elements of said combination.

" 13. In a sectional radiator, the combination' of (1) a plurality ofconnected and communicating chambered base-members forming a horizontalsteam conduit, (2 vertically,

dis osed coils or loops'assembled in a plurahty of section-grou s, eachsection-'grou comprising means 0 communicationv an connection betweenthe coils and loops of that section and forming at a low level of eachsection-group a secondary horizontally Witnesses:

disposedchambered steam conduit disposed in parallel with Said firstnamed 'condult but at 'a higher level, and (3) a coupling compris'asaeos ing a valvefor conned'tingithe two named: conduits in eachsection o municating chambered base-members'form ing a horizontal steamconduit, -(2) vertically 1 disposedfcoils or loops assembled in a. pl11-rahty of sections, each section'comprlsin'g means of communication and.CODIICCtIOII with the coils andloops of that section and .forming at alow level of said. sectiongafl :1- secondary horizontally disposedchambered steam conduit dis osed in parallel withsaid= first namedcondult but at a hi her level, and

-(3)'means, includi [a valve or connecting 5 g the two named con u'itsfor inter-comniumcation"and for controlling the passage of.

steam between said first named conduit and; said sections, said parts.of saidjcombmatron being constructed for assembling in close jux- 55-'taposition in all itsparts through the use of screwni ples;

. Signe at New York, N. Y this Mthday.

-of January1907.' JtSEPH-MQSES-WARD KITGHEN;

OLIVE B; KINQi GEO. L. WnEEnooK.

'said'radiator for t. mter-commun catlon andforcontrolling the 3 v

